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Beluga Whales
Beluga whales or white whales are a small, white-toothed whale and unlike other cetaceans, their cervical vertebrae are not fused; this lateral flexibility allows them to move their head up, down, and side to side. This category explores the Beluga whales amazing characteristics and much more.
251 Questions
How many chromosomes does a beluga whale have?
22 pairs = 44 chromosomes
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Blue whales have 44 chromosomes in every cell. Determine how many chromosomes you would expect to find in the following:
i. Sperm Cell: 22
ii. Egg Cell:22
iii. Daughter Cell from Mitosis:44
iv. Daughter Cell from Meiosis II: 22
What does the beluga wale eat?
The beluga is a slow swimmer that feeds mainly on fish. It also eats cephalopods (squid and octopus) and crustaceans (crab and shrimp). Foraging on the seabed typically takes place at depths of up to 1,000 feet (300 m) but they can dive at least twice this depth. A typical feeding dive lasts 3-5 minutes, but belugas submerge for up to 20 minutes at a time
What can you do to help beluga whales?
There are lots of websites that help marine mammals, even some that help beluga whales. Sometimes you can even adopt some. A good website is saveendangeredanimals.com, I'm not sure if beluga whales are on there, but they might be!
When was Beluga whale created?
It became endangered on October,2008.I think it became endangered because the Arctic people kept on killing it.That was very tragic.If those Arctic people think about killing those poor whales,they have to think again because Beluga whales are very close to theor extinction and that isn't good.Step it up and save the Beluga whales.
Are beluga whales helpful to humans?
Beluga whales can not be harmful to humans. They are playful and very intellegent.
What states did the Apaches live in?
the apache live in Oklahoma, Texas, and reservations on Arizona and New Mexico. Many of the Navajo now reside on a 16 million acre reservation in the four corners region of the US.
The Apache origanally came from Canada which is their homeland.
What state does bob saget live in?
he is living in seattle wasington and is currently renting an apatment
Can a 17 year old move out to live with a fiance who lives in a different state?
A 17-year-old is a minor. For an adult to assist or encourage a minor to cross state lines without parental permission (and I'm just assuming that your parents haven't given you permission) is NOT A GOOD IDEA. Boyfriend could find himself in a whole lot of hot water. Don't do it! you have to be married!!! i don't know about engaged!
What kind of fish did the shoshone eat?
they ate buffalo, deer, rabbit, fish, and wild plants, it really depends on were they are at the time, they were always a traveling group
hope it helped;)
What state does Mike Huckabee live in?
Mike Huckabee is a well known politician. He was originally from Arkansas. As of 2014, he lives in Walton County, Florida.
In what states and provinces did the Inuit live?
My sixth grade class and I are learning about Canada's provinces and territories,and my teacher said the Inuits live in Nunavut. Hope it helps, by the way Trickum Middle School rocks and is the best!
No, belugas are not born from eggs. They are mammals and give live birth, typically to a single calf after a gestation period of about 14 to 15 months. Like other mammals, belugas nurse their young with milk produced by the mother.
What state did Sammy Sosa live in?
Sammy Sosa lived in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He know plays for the TEXAS RANGERS.
If there is no will, if there is no spouse, the entire estate usually goes to the state. The exceptions would be any insurance and bank accounts where he listed beneficiaries. If your brother is closing up his home and belongings, hopefully he will split any proceeds minus his expenses.
Are beluga whales an endangered species?
Endangered species are in immediate danger of becoming extinct. The Beluga is classed as "near threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However this classification varies by the specific population.
Endangered populations of Beluga are present in the Cook Inlet in Alaska as are two of the seven Canadian beluga populations (Eastern Hudson Bay, and Ungava Bay).
It is felt that changes in the range of Orcas caused by global climate change may endanger other Beluga populations.
In what climate do beluga whales live in?
Beluga Whales can be found in good numbers in the seas near the north pole. Their range goes from Alaska and Greenland to Northern Russia. Of the 7 known habitats of the beluga whales, they are critically endangered in 1 and endangered in 2 habitats. Thousands of belugas can be found in the other 4 habitats.
They live mostly in the cold waters of the Arctic
